I am extremely happy to report that not only did the hoop fit, it fit perfectly! Like it was made for it.
NO ADDITIONAL CUTTING HAD TO BE DONE.
Disclaimer: I do not support choosing a transmission based on how much cutting you will have to do. This is a multi-thousand dollar investment that transforms the car in many ways, so I think you should choose which transmission you prefer based on the trans itself and nothing else. You will have to cut the upper part of the crossmember regardless, that is a fact. So whether you have to trim the floor more or less, in my opinion, shouldn't be a big factor. I chose the TKX because it is truly the trans I wanted/preferred, and I have several reasons for that. If you want a T-56 the ToddRonn Restorations piece will perfectly replace the hoop (~$600 iirc), and if you want the TKX the BHS578 ($170) will perfectly replace it as well. Or you can always fabricate something. I fabricate for survival, not for fun, and I know I could have never made something this nice and mechanically sound, so I will gladly pay that price for it!
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